LEHIGH VALLEY) Selkie Theatre announces auditions for the area premiere of Casa Valentina, a fascinating, funny new play be four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Directed by George B. Miller, Casa Valentina runs May 6 thru 15, 2016 as part of The IceHouse Tonight Series in Bethlehem, PA.
Back in 1962, most men went to the Catskills to escape the summer heat, but others took the drive to escape something else entirely: being men. Nestled in the heart of the borscht belt sat an inconspicuous bungalow colony that catered to a very special clientele: heterosexual men whose favorite pastime was dressing and acting as women. It was a paradise for these men - white-collar professionals with families - to spend their weekends discreetly, safely inhabiting their chosen female alter egos. Infused with Fierstein's trademark wit, this moving, insightful and delightfully entertaining work offers a glimpse into the lives of a group of unforgettable characters searching for happiness and acceptance in their own Garden of Eden.
Selkie's open auditions for 7 men (ages 25-75) and 2 women (age 30+) will be held on Saturday, March 19 from 2:00-4:00pm; Sunday, March 20 from 5:00-7:00pm; and Monday, March 21 from 7:00-9:00pm. Auditions will be held at the Charles Brown Ice House on Sand Island, Bethlehem. No appointment or prepared piece is necessary. For more information, contact Selkie Theatre at 484-661-9293.